Reviews describe Le Darling as a stylish, eclectic bar and restaurant with a lively atmosphere, strong cocktails, and a diverse menu that includes oysters, tartare, burgers, and shareable plates, complemented by generally friendly and attentive service, though some visits note long waits and a loud environment, and prices that feel steep for the portions; the brunch and terrace are highlighted by many, along with a vibrant Montreal vibe and a charming, photogenic decor.
My daughter & I hit up Bar Darling after reading reviews & we loved it! Such a cool vibe & the food we had was delicious. The Mae is not very big but there is definitely enough to choose from if you are not picky. I loved it & would definitely go back at different times of the day to try it out!
THIS is one of those institutions where you better be hungry for ambiance ALONE. While the food is good, it's really not enough for the price or service. I have never seen a beef tartare, in portion, be shorter than the edge of the plate! I didn't take photos, so I will be going back to take them & do a proper review... the interior design is out of this world, (very cool) Also a special tasting menu for'2' was enough food for 1. One of the skeweres of ham & olive was very tiny! I have had more on the toothpick of a bloody cesar. I will return for the ambiance, in a day where I am literally not hungry.
Oct 6, 2025
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Such a shame to have to give a three star review because i LOVE this place but unfortunately the host on Sunday at 9pm was incredibly rude to us.
I'm a foreigner & I'm here for holidays so i don't carry my passport around. When he asked for it i asked if it would be OK to show him a photo of my passport while completely understanding & taking ownership that i didn't have my ID in hand & it might not work. He looked at me & said'i could 100% said no to you right now' & i said that's fine, we can leave. He stared at us for a second. My boyfriend asked if we could come & he gave us a snarky sarcastic smile in a'do what you want' kind of way.
I'm not usually bothered about this kinda stuff but it sucks that's the first interaction when you walk i to the restaurant, especially when the rest of the staff is so friendly.
The eclectic interior makes it one of the coolest bars in the area. On top of that the cocktails & food are also on point. Popcorn chicken is amazing. So was the smash burger, focaccia, & steak frites.
Really charming bar with a nice crowd. The staff is nice & really gives you time to order, drink/eat, no rush at all which is so appreciated. The food & drinks were good, I'd come back for sure.
Sep 27, 2025
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Accueil très bien, nourriture bonne, ambiance cool.
Service nul.
J'ai du commandé 3 fois mon 2eme verre de cidre. 30 min d'attente. & à la 3eme fois, quand je demande encore poliment à la serveuse cette fois ci, elle me renverse de l'eau sur le genou & ne s'excuse pas. Drôle d'attitude par la suite.
One of my favourites places to go to whenever I'm in Montreal! I've been for brunch, dinner & late night drinks until closing. Service is always great, food is tasty & the drinks are SO good. Literally let the bartenders make whatever drink they want & I've yet to be disappointed.
Visited several times over several years, & always impressed, whether the table is 1, 2 or 4 people. Oysters, tartares, fries, wines & service always great. I recommend indoor for the decor (tho after dark Friday/Saturday, it gets younger/louder).
